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Washington state made this yearβs list with two establishments quite unlike others.
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Trumpβs DOJ sends 1,000 election monitors to 50 states, locations not yet disclosed
The U.S. Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to every state ahead of Election Day, expanding a longstanding practice thatβs spurred concern this…
Read full article βΒ Inside the Gremlins Museum
βWhere can I get a Gremlin?β was the question Ian Grant asked himself when he first saw the comedy-horror Christmas film at the drive-in back…
▶️ Watch →Tickets Available for The Urbanist Winter Holiday Party on December 4th
Join The Urbanist for our end of year party and fundraiser. Hear from urbanist electeds, mingle with local advocates, and celebrate The Urbanist's work!
Read full article βBallot rejections soared in rural counties after USPS reduced mail service
Many of the areas that saw a spike in late ballots were in Western states, which were the earliest and most enthusiastic adopters of expanded…
Read full article βLeva on Market apartments sell for $95 million
The 261-unit Leva on Market apartments (1545 NW Market St) have just sold for $95 million. The buyer, Bell Partners, is a national property management…
Read full article βSlog AM: Indiana ACLU Isnβt Thrilled With Nikkita Oliverβs Anti-Zionism, Washington Farmworkers Fight Bosses at the State Supreme Court, an Arsonist Targets der FΓΌhrer
Conservatives take power in British Columbia: The Tories havenβt held power in BC in around a century, though the province has been ruled by small-c…
▶️ Watch →Jay-Z Said Heβll Just Do The Super Bowl Halftime Show Himself
But what about BeyoncΓ©? Time will tell, as Jay-Z puts together his roster for next yearβs Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Read full article βBody Snatchers! Four of Natureβs Freakiest Parasites
Fungi, parasites and mites manipulate or prey on insects in surprising ways.
Read full article βA Salute To Veterans Preview
Powerful stories from prior seasons explore military service, sacrifice and healing.
Read full article βOp-Ed: The Case for Public Access at University Swimming Pools
There is latent value in university-owned swimming pools, but those institutions would need to stop cordoning those resources off to the general public to unlock…
Read full article βWhat To Know About Cychlorphine, A Drug More Potent Than Fentanyl
Itβs an unfamiliar name that comes up in alerts from state medical examiners, local law enforcement and college campuses: cychlorphine. A drug more potent than…
Read full article βFrom Bioweapons To Blackmail, Hereβs Whatβs In Anthropicβs Nearly 100-Page List Of Risks, Including βRisks To Humanityβ
Anthropic's IPO filing reveals a sprawling list of risks, from AI-enabled bioweapons and blackmail to models hacking systems and resisting oversight. The document also details…
Read full article βWA state officials say to use drop boxes to vote
Changes to how USPS handles postmarks make mailing ballots this close to election day risky.
Read full article βHalf a million Oregonians have turned in their ballots week ahead of Nov. 3 election
More than half a million Oregon voters have returned their ballots as of Monday morning, about 16% of the stateβs 3.1 million registered voters, according…
Read full article βHow the Federal Way Link Extension Impacted Bus Ridership Patterns
In December 2025, Sound Transit welcomed the first passengers aboard the Federal Way Link Extension. The three new stations on the 1 Line provide improved…
Read full article βDemocrats and Republicans share grief over Bend shooting, split on policy response
Following the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in Bend, Oregon lawmakers across the political spectrum have shared publicly their grief and their personal experiences with…
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Read full article βAI Companies Are Spending $100 Million to Influence the Midterms
Aaron Glantz and Sophie Hills discuss AI companies' efforts to influence the midterms.
Read full article βCandidates enter final week of campaigning
Candidates enter final week of campaigning with control of Congress at stake
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